Working as a psychologist in Canada

The psychology profession is one of the top ten highest-paying jobs in Canada and one of the top five best-paying jobs in 2020. Here's how to get started as a psychologist in Canada.

In this article, we'll look at:

the demand for the profession;
the salary level of the psychologist;
the differences between psychologists and other allied professionals;
suitable immigration programs;
how to get licensed and employed;
open positions.

The demand for the profession

In addition to being one of the highest-paying professions in Canada, the psychology profession is not facing automation in the next 10-20 years, unlike 42% of other professions that will soon be replaced by robots. In addition, employment service Indeed believes that the services of psychologists and mental health counselors will be in high demand in the coming years along with those of surgeons and realtors.

In 2017, there were 18,500 registered psychologists in Canada, and that number is growing every year. After all, just a couple of years ago, in 2015, there were only 13,600 such professionals in Canada.

Salaries

The salary range for psychologists is $49,000 to $128,000 per year, depending on direction, qualifications, and experience. The average salary is $76,971 CAD per year ($49.5 CAD per hour). Salaries in related industries are slightly lower. For example, social workers earn on average $45,000-$87,000 CAD per year and marriage and family advisers and other related sectors earn $44,000-$57,000 CAD per year.

Differences between psychologists and other allied professionals

According to the Canadian Occupational Handbook, psychologists assess and diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients, conduct research and provide treatment. Psychologists help clients maintain and strengthen psychological, physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and interpersonal activities. Psychologists work in private offices or clinics, correctional facilities, hospitals, psychiatric institutions, rehabilitation centers, community centers, companies, schools and universities, and public and private research institutions.

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